early life and education charles yardley 'c. y.' turner, an american painter, illustrator, muralist, and teacher, was born in baltimore, maryland, in 1850. he passed away in new york in 1919. turner's artistic journey began with studying art at the maryland institute and later at the art students league of new york. artistic style and notable works turner is renowned for his genre scenes and american historical paintings, which were popularized through engravings and book illustrations. his works often depicted scenes of american life, including rural landscapes, historical events, and everyd…